Suunto ELEMENTUM VENTUS User manual

SUUNTO ELEMENTUM VENTUS
USER GUIDE
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SAILING
SETTINGS
MEMORY
CALIBRATIONCOMPASS
AIR PRESSURE /
DATE
TIME

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GETTING STARTED
Thank you for choosing Suunto Elementum Ventus, a digital sports
watch for sailing. To get started:
1. Press any button to activate the watch.
2. Keep [A] pressed to enter settings. The active setting blinks on
the display.
3. Rotate [A] to change the value.
4. Press [A] to accept the change and move to the next setting.
After changing the settings, you will return to time mode.
Be sure to register your watch at www.suunto.com/register to get
the full range of Suunto support. Also visit www.suunto.com/
support to get the complete user guide and additional information.
Functions:
_Time, date, alarm
_Backlight
_Barometric pressure trend graph (12 h)
_3D compass
_Sailing timer
_Chronograph
_Log: 24 h baro. graph

COMPASS
• Press[C]toenter.
• Keep[C]pressedtostartthecompasscalibration.
• Whilecalibratingcompass,keepthedevicelevelandstabilewhen
rotating. ‘Level’blinks on the display if the device is not level or
stabile.
• Press[B]or[C]toexitcompass.
SETTINGS
1. In time mode, keep [A] pressed to enter/exit settings.
2. Rotate [A] to change the values.
3. Press [A] to accept.
4. Press [B] or [C] or keep [A] pressed to exit.
BACKLIGHT
Keep [B] pressed to activate the backlight.
NOTE: To save power, backlight blinks when used in COMPASS view.
TIME/SAILING
Press [B] to switch between time and sailing mode.
BUTTON LOCK
Press [A] and [B] at the same time to activate/open button.

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COMPASS CALIBRATION
MEMORY
1. In time mode, you can see the air pressure recordings of the last
12 h. Rotate [A] to browse the recordings of the last 24 h prior to
the visible 12 h.
2. Whenrotating,thepressuregraphmovesandshows
corresponding time and pressure.
3. Press [B] or [C] to exit.
SAILING TIMER
1. Switch to sailing mode. The default time shown in the sailing timer
is 5’00.
2. Rotate [A] to adjust the time, if needed.
3. Press [A] to start the timer.
4. Press [C] to synchronize the timer downwards to the next full minute.
5. Press [A] to stop the timer.
6. Keep [C] pressed to reset the timer.

1 Getting started ............................................................... 4
1.1 Changing general settings ........................................ 4
1.2 Using alarm ........................................................ 5
1.3 Using button lock ................................................. 6
1.4 Activating backlight ............................................... 6
2 Using Suunto Elementum Ventus ........................................... 8
2.1 Time mode ........................................................ 8
2.1.1 Viewing air pressure recordings ....................... 8
2.2 Sailing mode ...................................................... 9
2.2.1 Using sailing timer .................................... 10
2.2.2 Synchronizing countdown time ..................... 11
2.2.3 Using race timer ...................................... 12
2.3 Compass view .................................................... 12
2.3.1 Calibrating compass .................................. 13
3 Care and maintenance ...................................................... 15
3.1 Battery replacement ............................................. 15
4 Specifications ............................................................... 17
4.1 Technical specifications ......................................... 17
4.2 Trademark ........................................................ 18
4.3 Copyright ........................................................ 18
4.4 Patent notice ..................................................... 19
4.5 Disposal of device ............................................... 19
5 Warranty ..................................................................... 20
Warranty Period ..................................................... 21
Exclusions and Limitations ......................................... 21
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Access to Suunto warranty service ................................. 22
Other important notices ............................................ 23
Limitation of Liability ............................................... 23
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1 GETTING STARTED
In Suunto Elementum Ventus there are two modes: TIME and SAILING mode.
Switch between them by pressing [B].
Suunto Elementum Ventus also features COMPASS view. Press [C] to activate it.
In TIME mode the watch functions as a normal watch. SAILING mode includes
sailing and race timers.
COMPASS view helps you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North.
Change the settings of your Suunto Elementum Ventus in SETTINGS. View air
pressure recordings in MEMORY.
1.1 Changing general settings
To change the general settings:
1. In TIME mode, keep [A] pressed to enter SETTINGS. The active setting is
blinking on the display.
2. Rotate [A] to change the value.
3. Press [A] to accept the change and to move to the next setting.
4. After changing the settings you will return to TIME mode.
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TIP: You can exit SETTINGS at any time by pressing [B] or [C] or keeping [A]
pressed.
You can change the following general settings on your Suunto Elementum
Ventus:
●alarm: on/off
●alarm time: hours and minutes
●time format: 12h/24h
●time: hours, minutes, and seconds
●date format: d/m or m/d
●date: year, month, day
●pressure format: hPa/inHg
1.2 Using alarm
Set the alarm on/off and the alarm time in SETTINGS. When the alarm is on,
is shown on the display.
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When the alarm goes off, press any button to turn it off. The alarm goes off the
same time the following day.
1.3 Using button lock
The button lock can be activated in TIME and SAILING mode.
To activate the button lock:
1. Press [A] and [B] at the same time. When the button lock is activated, only
the backlight works.
2. To open the button lock, press [A] and [B] at the same time.
1.4 Activating backlight
The backlight can be activated in both modes and COMPASS view. Keep [B]
pressed to activate the backlight. The backlight stays activated for 5 s.
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NOTE: If you want to use the backlight in MEMORY or SETTINGS, activate it before
entering them.
NOTE: Heavy use of the backlight significantly reduces battery life. To save
power, the backlight blinks when used in COMPASS view.
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2 USING SUUNTO ELEMENTUM VENTUS
2.1 Time mode
TIME mode is the default mode of the device. Time, date and absolute air
pressure are shown on the TIME mode display. Rotate [A] upwards to toggle
between absolute air pressure and date.
2.1.1 Viewing air pressure recordings
Suunto Elementum Ventus measures the absolute air pressure automatically
every minute. The air pressure graph is updated every hour.
To view air pressure recordings:
1. In TIME mode, you can see the air pressure recordings of the last 12 h. Rotate
[A] to browse the recordings of the last 24 h prior to the visible 12 h.
2. When rotating, the pressure graph moves and shows corresponding time
and pressure.
3. Press [B] or [C] to exit.
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Compare the air pressure graph to the lines printed on the display. When the
air pressure has dropped 4hpa/0.12inHg or more during a 3-hour period (last
4 readings), there is a high possibilty of bad weather. Rising air pressure graph
indicates good weather.
NOTE: The air pressure graph is valid only if your altitude has not changed.
2.2 Sailing mode
SAILING mode features a sailing timer and a race timer, which help you measure
the time to start and the time during the race.
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2.2.1 Using sailing timer
Use the sailing timer to countdown the remaining time before the race start,
so you will cross the start line at the right time.
To set the sailing timer:
1. Press [B] to switch to SAILING mode. The default time shown in the sailing
timer is 5'00.
2. Rotate [A] to adjust the time, if needed.
3. Press [A] to start and stop the timer.
4. Keep [C] pressed to reset the timer.
During the countdown, Suunto Elementum Ventus gives you a signal:
●every ten minutes, until 10 minutes is left.
●every minute, until 1 minute is left.
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●every ten seconds, until zero is reached.
●when zero is reached.
TIP: The sailing timer can be used as a stopwatch when the sailing time is set
to 00'00.
2.2.2 Synchronizing countdown time
Synchronize the sailing timer with the official countdown time before the race,
if you missed the start of the official countdown.
To synchronize the sailing timer:
1. After the official countdown has started and you have started the sailing
timer, wait for the next official signal.
2. When you hear the signal, press [C] to synchronize the timer downwards
to the next full minute. The sailing timer continues the countdown until it
reaches zero.
NOTE: You cannot access the compass when the sailing timer is running.
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2.2.3 Using race timer
When the sailing timer reaches zero, the race timer begins. The race timer is
used for measuring the time used in a sailing competition. The timer stops and
resets when it reaches its maximum value. Press [A] to stop/start the race timer
again.
2.3 Compass view
COMPASS view allows you to orient yourself in relation to magnetic North.
Suunto Elementum Ventus has a tilt compensated compass which means that
the reading is steady even if the compass is tilted.
1. Activate COMPASS view from TIME or SAILING mode by pressing [C].
2. Press [B] or [C] to deactivate COMPASS view.
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NOTE: COMPASS view will automatically disappear after 60 s.
NOTE: COMPASS cannot be accessed from SAILING mode when the sailing timer
countdown is on.
2.3.1 Calibrating compass
To check the compass accuracy:
Go to COMPASS view and keep the device level and the display upwards. Tilt
the display 45º towards yourself. If the reading changes more than 20º, you
need to calibrate the compass.
NOTE: Avoid any metal or magnetic fields as they disturb the calibration.
The calibration includes two sequences. The sequences follow each other
automatically, so read all the instructions before starting the calibration.
To calibrate the compass:
1. In COMPASS view, keep [C] pressed to activate the calibration.
2. Keep the device level and rotate the compass until the outer rim segments
of the display are filled and you hear the confirmation sound. Text 'LEVEL'
is blinking on the display when the device is not leveled.
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3. The tilt calibration starts automatically after a successful level calibration.
4. Keep the device tilted 90º until you hear the confirmation sound. The device
informs 'OK' when the calibration is successful.
NOTE: The device informs 'FAIL' if the calibration does not succeed. If the
calibration fails, re-calibrate the compass.
TIP: Buckle the device strap, place the support cushion inside the strap and
put it in the package so that the device is level. Perform the calibration on a table,
which does not contain metal.
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